Oklahoma wildfires destroy homes - in pictures

Oklahoma wildfires destroy homes - in pictures

Wildfires have burned out of control in Oklahoma, destroying homes and shutting down highways in a state that has suffered 18 straight days of sweltering temperatures and persistent drought. Emergency officials counted 11 different wildfires around the state, with at least 65 homes destroyed

Sunday 5 August 2012 13.31 EDT
First published on Sunday 5 August 2012 13.31 EDT